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Natural gas costs recoverable or refundable through rate adjustments (Details 10) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |  |
Minimum period over which natural gas costs greater or less than amounts being recovered become recoverable or refundable through rate adjustments | 12 months |
Maximum period over which natural gas costs greater or less than amounts being recovered become recoverable or refundable through rate adjustments | 28 months |
Natural gas costs refundable | $ 16.9 | $ 35.3
Natural gas costs recoverable | $ 12.1 | $ 3.0

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